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The Australian Government, Department of Agriculture (ADA) has issued industry notice 03-2015 on 4
February, 2015 which updated previous notices concerning fumigation requirements for Break Bulk.
The new notice can be found on the below link.

Effective today 13 February 2015 – "K"Line America has changed the restriction of used
title cargo to Port Hueneme. This is a change from previous announcement dated 10 February 2015.
"K"Line will allow used self-propelled cargo to load from Brunswick, Ga., Charleston, Sc. and
effect today 13 February 2015 at Port Hueneme, Ca.

Used titled cargo requires that the title and vehicle be delivered to the port a minimum of
72 hours prior to the vessels departure. This is in direct conflict with the Australian fumigation
regulation. It will be extremely difficult to coordinate fumigation and cargo delivery
to meet both regulations. Please contact Customer Service to discuss what arrangements you are making to
meet both requirements.

Vessel delays due to port labor issues, berth congestion or weather which cause a fumigation
certificate to become invalid will not be the responsibility of "K" Line. If time permits
the cargo may be re-fumigated. "K" Line will make every effort to load your cargo.
If cargo rolls due to non-compliant fumigation certificates "K" Line will not be responsible
for storage costs or roll fees. "K" Line can not load any cargo to Australia without a
valid fumigation certificate. The below link provides information on the acceptable detail that must
be included in the fumigation certificate.

Effective Immediately – "K" Line America is unable to accept any booking for
used self-propelled cargo from Port Hueneme, CA., Brunswick, GA., or Charleston, SC. Due to the
U.S. Customs regulations requiring self-propelled vehicles to be at the port a minimum of 72 hours
prior to vessel departure and the Australian Department of Agriculture requirement that cargo must
be fumigated within 72 hours of vessel departure the operational constraints to meet both regulations
are not feasible.

"K" Line recognizes the inconvenience this may cause. We are currently evaluating what
measures will be taken for cargo which is already on the water destined to Australia. As more
information becomes available we will be informing you immediately. Due to this Biosecurity Alert issued
by the Australian Department of Agriculture effective immediately today 6 February 2015 "K" Line
will be unable to load any break bulk cargo which is at any U.S. port without the Shipper first providing
a treatment certificate.

Certificate must be sent to "K" Line's Car Carrier Customer Service at
ricbcarcus@us.kline.com or faxed to 800-333-9275.

As new information becomes available this advisory notice will be updated so please check
the "K" Line America Website for updates. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Car Carrier Customer Service Department at
1-866-233-6875 opt. 1.

All break bulk cargo including machinery, vehicles, vessels and automotive parts, and containerised
vehicles, machinery, automotive parts and tyres shipped from the east coast ports of United States and
arriving in Australia from Monday, 23 February 2015, are required to be:

treated prior to shipping

accompanied by a certification of efficacy outlining the treatment completed

All remaining U.S. ports will require fumigation for cargo arriving to Australia from 9 March 2015.

Due to the widespread occurrence of this pest in the United States, all specified break bulk and
containerized cargo arriving in Australia from 9 March 2015 from ALL REMAINING United States ports
will be subject to the pre-shipment treatment requirements outlined above.

"K" Line recognizes the inconvenience this may cause. We are currently evaluating what
measures will be taken for cargo which is already on the water destined to Australia. As more information
becomes available we will be informing you immediately. Due to this Biosecurity Alert issued by the
Australian Department of Agriculture effective immediately today 6 February 2015 "K"Line will
be unable to load any break bulk cargo which is at any U.S. port without the Shipper first providing a
treatment certificate.

Certificate must be sent to "K" Line's Car Carrier Customer Service at
ricbcarcus@us.kline.com or faxed to 800-333-9275.